Weekly construction update

Construction activities are continuing along the City to Gungahlin light rail corridor. Here is the latest with what is happening on the project.

Gungahlin to Mitchell

(Zones 1,2 &3)

A big change is coming to Gungahlin town centre. The Canberra Metro team has made significant progress in construction along Flemington Road between Manning Clarke Crescent and Kate Crace Street and are about to begin works in Hibberson Street. As a result, Hibberson Street between Kate Crace Street and Gungahlin Place will be closing permanently to vehicular traffic from Monday 10 April 2017 to become a
pedestrian and light rail priority street. Construction of a new bus interchange by Transport Canberra and City Services for Gungahlin town centre will also begin this year, providing a direct link between
bus and light rail services for the convenient transfer of passengers. Construction in Gungahlin town centre will be completed in three stages and is anticipated to be finished in December 2017.

This week, Canberra Metro crews will continue on Kate Crace Street in preparation for these works, which will include night works at the intersection of Flemington Road and scheduled for the next two weeks.

Hibberson Street Gungahlin

Mitchell to Dickson

(Zones 3 &4)

Further towards Mitchell, the relaying of communication cables continues between Sandford Street and the Federal Highway. This work involves installing communications services such as the NBN, Optus and Telstra lines alongside the light rail alignment. Out of hours works for the week will include Well Station Drive to Sandford Street Intersections.

Implementation of contra flow commenced last week for southbound traffic between Well Station Drive and the Federal Highway to allow for road widening and other works to proceed.

A short video about Northbourne Avenue trees

Dickson to the City

(Zones 5 & 6)

Work to remove the remaining trees along Northbourne Avenue median is moving forward and set to be complete by the end of March.

Work crews have moved into the intersection of Elouera Street and Gould Street on Northbourne Avenue this week. Construction activity over the next two weeks will focus on the relocation of a water main and other works in preparation for the future laying of the track slab.

Out of hours works for the week in this area will include:

Ipima and Condamine Streets intersection

Elouera and Gould Streets intersection

General information

It is important for all Canberrans based along the corridor to note that out of hours work will generally be undertaken where required between 8 pm to 6 am from Sundays to Thursdays. Out of hours work may change depending on weather conditions and the nature of construction.